Milestones ELA Key Terms

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synonym

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A word that has the same meaning as another word (e.g., big: large).

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figurative word

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A word that is not meant to be taken literally; it conveys a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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plot

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The main events of a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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point of view

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The opinion or perspective from which the speaker, author, or character views a situation.

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author's purpose

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The reason an author writes a text, which can be to explain, inform, entertain, or persuade.

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antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word (e.g., big: small).

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theme

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The central idea or underlying message of a story.

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central idea

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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bias

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A tendency to favor one perspective or opinion over others, which can affect the objectivity of a text.

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figurative language

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.